Hospitality and Catering Technician

Here at Brockenhurst College, we are looking to recruit a Hospitality and Catering Technician (Stores) on a term time only, permanent basis with flexible working hours considered. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,834 per annum pro rata.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

The Role:

As our Hospitality and Catering Technician, you will undertake a range of duties in support of the academic and operational function of MJ's. Responsibilities will include:

• Collecting and collating food orders prepared by lecturers.
• Issuing and receiving equipment, materials, and foodstuffs to and from students and lecturers including associated paperwork.
• Receiving, unpacking, and checking supplies for quality and quantity and processing all documentation pertaining to these; being responsible for packing and dispatch of defective goods.
• Completing monthly procurement card transactions and forwarding to Curriculum Leader.
• Ordering foodstuffs and commodities from suppliers as directed by lecturers and if necessary, contacting suppliers over queries and obtaining quotations.
• Ability to utilise IT systems including Excel and online ordering systems.
• Preparing and weighing up materials and foodstuffs for tests and class work.
• Costing order sheets upon completion of all classes and preparing transfer where appropriate.
• Undertaking stock control of consumable items and carrying out annual Stock Check of stores.
• Arranging the sale of cooked items prepared in practical classes and maintaining appropriate records.
• Assisting with outside events as required.
• Ensuring kitchen, restaurant and public areas are kept up to Environmental Health Standards of cleanliness through the management of ancillary staff.
• Ensuring that department financial procedures are in line with financial regulations and liaising with auditors both internal and external.
• Managing the food hygiene and safety system and keeping appropriate records and liaising with EHO's.
• Keeping fridges and storeroom tidy and ensuring stores rotation and security of store.
• Simple maintenance, fault finding, repair and servicing of machines, equipment and tools and where necessary arranging repair via the Site Office and Estates department.
• The maintenance of a register for COSHH and staff training.

As our Hospitality and Catering Technician, you'll ideally have:

• Good level of literacy and numeracy required.
• Previous experience in this type of role.
• Knowledge of store systems.
• The ability to communicate with students and staff effectively.
• The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• IT literate.

Benefits you will receive:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time.
• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Free eye care vouchers.
• Free secure onsite parking.
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare.
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out).
• Weekly staff football.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this role, then please click ‘apply’ now!

Closing Date: 4th February 2026

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.